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What is the major cardiac glycoside?
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Digoxin
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What is the mechanism for Digoxin?
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Direct inhibition of Na/K/ATPase inhibits Na/Ca exchanger increasing inotropy. Stimulates vagus nerve, dec HR
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When do you use Digoxin?
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CHF, Afib
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What is the toxicity of Digoxin?
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N/V/D, blurry yellow vision
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How do you fix a severe toxic reaction of digoxin causing severe bradycardia?
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Atropine
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What would you use if atropine doesn't maintain normal heart rate after an episode of bradycardia?
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Pacmaker
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